‘I certainly won’t’: Andy Murray claims he doesn’t DESERVE the grand farewell given to retiring legend Roger Federer at the Laver Cup – as the Scot insists he’s not thinking about quitting because he ‘feels good against top players’
- Andy Murray has insisted he will not merit the lavish farewell of Roger Federer
- The 20-time Major winner bowed out from the sport in the Laver Cup on Sunday
- Swiss star Federer made a speech to fans and was left in tears at the tournament
- But Murray, 35, has claimed his exit from tennis will not be quite as ostentatious
Andy Murray has said he does not ‘deserve’ the lavish farewell afforded to retiring tennis star Roger Federer.
The 20-time Grand Slam winner bowed out from the sport in a tearful farewell on Sunday in the Laver Cup ‘Europe vs Rest of World’ tournament, with the Scot teaming up with the Swiss on Team Europe.
And Murray admitted he is ‘not thinking’ about retirement right now, before insisting his exit will not be as ostentatious as Federer’s, which saw him give a speech and receive a standing ovation at the O2 Arena.
Andy Murray has said he does not ‘deserve’ the lavish farewell given to retiring Roger Federer
The Swiss star (left), 41, bowed out of the sport in tearful scenes at the Laver Cup on Sunday
He said: ‘I certainly won’t and don’t deserve to have a send-off like that.
‘Roger did deserve that night and it was super special having all of those guys there watching on the side of the court.
‘I probably would announce when I’m going to play my last event, but when that is I don’t know. I’m still playing competitive tennis and physically feeling good against top players.’
But Scot Murray insisted he does not merit the kind of goodbye Federer enjoyed in London
The 20-time Major winner made a speech and was given a standing ovation at the O2 Arena
Murray who thought he may have to retire from tennis in 35 due to a hip injury, was part of the European squad which lost the competition for the first time.
The 35-year-old and Matteo Berrettini lost in the doubles on Sunday as the World team went on to win 13-8 in London.
Annual three-day event the Laver Cup is described as Federer’s ‘brainchild’ and was named in honour of Australian icon Rod Laver.
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